VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upco International Inc. (CSE:UPCO) (OTC:UCCPF) (Frankfurt:) (“Upco”) is pleased to announce it has filed its audited consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017. These documents can be accessed from the SEDAR web site at .

Upco is a cloud-based mobile service company which provides high-quality voice termination to a market driven by the growing activity in online communications and commerce. Upco is a licensed Global Telecom Carrier within the international VoIP (voice over IP) wholesale business. Upco has designed a software application for Apple iOS and Android, similar to SKYPE and WhatsApp. With the forthcoming addition of the Upco E-Wallet using Blockchain Payment Services, users will be able to: send invoices, approve payments, transfer international funds, convert international currencies, and track transfers and payments.

Mr. Jag Sandhu has resigned from the Board of Directors. He will continue to work with Upco as Manager of Corporate Development. The Board of Directors have thanked Mr. Sandhu for his contribution to the Company and look forward to working with him in his new role.

About Upco International Inc.

Upco International Inc. is a cloud-based mobile service company which provides high-quality voice termination to a market driven by the growing activity in online communications and commerce. Upco is a licensed Global Telecom Carrier within the international VoIP (voice over IP) wholesale business. Upco has designed a software application for Apple iOS and Android, similar to SKYPE and WhatsApp. With the forthcoming addition of the Upco E-Wallet using Blockchain Payment Services, users will be able to: send invoices, approve payments, transfer international funds, convert international currencies, and track transfers and payments. The application will also allow vendors to securely share account information with their clients.

Please visit www.upcointernational for further information.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andrea Pagani, CEO and Director

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